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Special Service and Features
Hon’ble Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports visits RGNIYD
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports made his maiden visit to The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development , Sriperumbudur, on 29th July 2022 to review the developments at the Institute and to plan the future programmes and activities of RGNIYD. Prof Sibnath Deb, the Director, RGNIYD briefed the Minister the programmes and activities, the achievements of the Institute and on-going programmes of RGNIYD.
He visited the Institute’s Academic Blocks, Training Block, Auditorium, Seminar Hall, Central Library and the newly refurbished RGNIYD’s ‘Ilanthalir’ Community Radio Station. During his interaction with the program staff of the radio station, he urged the Community Radio Station to reach out to adolescents and youth and cater to their development needs.
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports released the Books titled "Youth Development in India - Future Generations in a Changing World" authored by Prof Sibnath Deb, Dr.Bishaka Majumdar and Ms.Aleena Maria Sunny and "Child Safety, Welfare and Well-being" edited by Prof Sibnath Deb, Director, RGNIYD.
The Minister evinced keen interest in collaborations of the Institute with the other National and International organizations and was very hopeful that the Institute will widen its horizon of networks both internationally and nationally for academic, research and training exchanges to provide the much needed thrust to youth development through various initiatives of the Institute.
The Director, RGNIYD, Prof Sibnath Deb, outlined challenges faced by the Institute after the the interaction, Minister assured of his fullest support for development of the Institute.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 123 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 18.53 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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More than 123 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 18.53Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Prime Minister's Office
PM interacts with recipients of Nari Shakti Puraskar - 2016
PM interacts with recipients of Nari Shakti Puraskar - 2016
Prime Minister's Office
India-Brazil-South Africa-USA Joint Statement
We, the Leaders of India, Brazil, South Africa, and the United States, met on the margins of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi to reaffirm our shared commitment to the G20 as the premier forum for international economic cooperation to deliver solutions for our shared world.
As the G20’s current and next three Presidencies, we will build on the historic progress of India’s G20 Presidency to address global challenges. In this spirit, together with the World Bank President, we welcome the G20’s commitment to build better, bigger, and more effective multilateral development banks. This commitment underscores what we can do, by working together through the G20, to support our people toward a better future.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Transfer of Sashastra Seema Bal’s land measuring 5.99 acres at Tawang to the State Government of Arunachal Pradesh
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Transfer of Sashastra Seema Bal 's land measuring 5.99 acres at Tawang to the State Government of Arunachal Pradesh for construction of a Mega-Festival-Cum-Multipurpose Ground.
Arunachal Pradesh Government had identified a suitable portion of land measuring 5.99 acres within the campus of SSB at Tawang for construction of Mega Festival-cum-multipurpose ground with parking facilities  and construction of ring road . Accordingly, they requested to transfer of the 5.99 acres land to them.
Government of India,  has already sanctioned the project titled "Construction of Mega-Festival-Cum-Multipurpose Ground with parking facilities and approach road at Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh" in March, 2016. The multipurpose ground will be used for holding various tourism festivals etc.
President's Secretariat
Education Could Uplift the Quality of the Student’s Life and Thus also of Society: President Kovind
President of India Graces the 5th Convocation of the Central University of Kerala
Education, as Sri Narayan Guru reminded us, could uplift the quality of the student’s life and thus also of society, said the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind. He was addressing the fifth convocation of the Central University of Kerala in Kasargod today . The President said that the great sage and social reformer used to inspire people with his lines like “Vidyakondu Prabuddha Ravuka” which signifies, “Get enlightened through education”. He said that the lives of great men and women, especially the leaders of our freedom movement, highlight the simple truth that schools and colleges are the most important sites of personal and social transformation. These are the workshops where the destiny of a nation is shaped.
The President said that the liveliness and energy that he experiences in educational places like the beautiful campus of the Central University of Kerala comes from the possibilities of social empowerment. Here is a place where ideas are nurtured, taught and learnt. In this process, the atmosphere gets energised with the vitality of thoughts to give birth to new ideas. This unbroken cycle of knowledge is essential to empower the society and the nation, he said.
Speaking about the National Education Policy, 2020, the President said that in the promotion of education, the task of the government is to help create the right environment in which the young minds will be fired with creativity. The NEP is a well-planned roadmap to develop an eco-system that will nurture the talent of our young generation. It aims to prepare them for the world of tomorrow, while also equipping them with the best of our own traditions.
The President said that, in his view, the most outstanding feature of the NEP is that it aims to promote both inclusion and excellence. Through its varied curricula, NEP promotes liberal as well as professional education, because each stream of knowledge has a role to play in society and in nation-building. That way, the NEP can become instrumental for India to harness and reap the demographic dividend. He said that the growing population of our country makes it incumbent upon us to nurture the next generation talent. When the younger generation is provided with skills and knowledge required for success in the world of the twenty-first century, they can do miracles, he added.
The President said that the 21st century is described as knowledge century. Knowledge power will determine the place of a nation in the global community. In India, Kerala has led the other states on the critical parameters of literacy and education. This has enabled Kerala to be a leading state on several other parameters of excellence too.
Click here to see the President's speech
Special Service and Features
One Arrested for GST Credit Fraud of about Rs.31 Crore
GST and Central Excise Department, Chennai Outer Commissionerate busted a racket of fake invoices and arrested the ‘mastermind’ of the racket on 18.10.2022.
The arrested person along with some others has taken GST registration in the name of many other persons. These fictitious entities issued tax invoices to various business entities without supplying any goods or services to facilitate, for a commission, fraudulent availment of Input Tax Credit under GST among themselves and other beneficiaries. In the process, GST credit fraud of Rs.30.98 Crore of Input Tax Credit was fraudulently taken / availed by the arrested person along with his accomplices. The GST department also identified the business entities who had availed fraudulent Input Tax Credit passed on by these entities.
Further investigation is on progress according to the press release issued by M.G. Thamizh Valavan, Commissioner.
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Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President greets nation on the occasion of Holi
The Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar greeted the nation on the occasion of Holi. Following is the text of the message:
“I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all Indians on the joyous occasion of Holi – the festival of colours.
Holi is a celebration of life and nature’s bounty. It is a time to strengthen our relationships, to forgive and forget, and to welcome the new beginnings that spring brings.
The vibrant colours of Holi represent the richness of our cultural diversity and the spirit of bonhomie among our people. On this occasion, let us recommit ourselves towards strengthening our bonds of brotherhood and reconnect with Mother Nature. May this festival of colours bring happiness, love, and harmony to our lives.”
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
National Helpline Against Atrocities on SCs/STs Launched
Available on Toll-free number “14566” Round the Clock in Hindi, English and Regional Language, the NHAA Ensures Proper Implementation of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes  Act, 1989
The NHAA will Ensure Registration of Every Complaint as an FIR, says Dr. Virendra Kumar
Ending Atrocities and Discrimination Against Scheduled Castes /Scheduled Tribesis Our Top Priority: Dr. Virendra Kumar
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar has launched a National Helpline Against Atrocities today. The Helpline is now available round the clock on toll-free number “14566” across the country in Hindi, English and regional language of the State/UTs.
The Helpline number will ensure proper implementation of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes  [PoA] Act, 1989 andcan be accessedby making a voice call /VOIP either from a mobile or land line number of any Telecom Operator across the country.The PoA Act was enacted with a prime objective view of preventing atrocities on members of Scheduled Castes  and Scheduled Tribes .
Also available as a web based self-service portal, the NHAA will generate informed awareness about the various provisions of the Prevention of Atrocities  Act, 1989 and the Protection of Civil Right  Act, 1955 that are aimed at ending discrimination and provide protection to all. It will ensure that every complaint is registered as FIRs, relief is provided, all registered complaints are investigated and all chargesheets filed are prosecuted in the Courts for decision - all within the given timelines in the Act.
 Basic details about the Help line:
• Toll free service.
• It can be accessed by making a voice call /VOIP on "14566" either from mobile or land line number of any Telecom Operator across the country.
• Availability of services : Round the clock
• Services would be available in Hindi, English and regional language of the State/UTs
• Mobile application is also available.
 Features of the Helpline:-
• Grievances redressal: Docket number shall be given for each complaint received from Victim/Complainant/NGOs regarding non-compliance of the PCR Act, 1955 and the POA Act, 1989.
• Tracking system: Status of the Grievance can be tracked by complainant/NGOs Online.
• Auto compliance of the Acts: Every provision of the Acts related to victim shall be monitored and compliance shall be ensured by triggering communication/ reminders with State/UT implementing authorities in the form of sending messages / E-mails.
• Generation of awareness: Any inquiry shall be replied by IVR or operators in Hindi, English and Regional languages.
• Dashboard for the States/UTs: KPIs of States/UTs will also be made available on the Dashboard itself on their performance towards the vision  of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme which is meant for implementing the PCR Act, 1955 and the POA Act, 1989
• Feedback system is available
• Concept of Single Point of contact has been adopted.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Cabinet approves MoUs among India, Tunisia and Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission for elections for cooperation in the field of electoral management and administration
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the proposal of the Legislative Department for allowing the Election Commission to enter into Memoranda of Understanding  with the Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia  and the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission for elections for cooperation in the field of electoral management and administration.
Impact:
The MOUs would promote bilateral cooperation, aimed at building technical assistance/ capacity support for the Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia  and the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission for elections for cooperation in the field of electoral management and administration, envisaging cooperation in the field of electoral management and administration and providing a leg-up to such bodies in conducting elections in their respective countries. This would also result in bolstering India's international relations.
Background
The Election Commission has been participating in promoting cooperation in the field of election matters and electoral processes across the world with certain foreign countries and agencies by adopting the mode of Memorandum of Understanding  signed by the concerned parties. The Election Commission, a constitutional body, conducts the largest electoral exercise in the world. It is the responsibility of the Election Commission to organise free and fair elections in the country of about 85 crore voters with diverse socio-political and economic backgrounds. In recent years, the role being played by the Election Commission ensures greater participation of people in political affairs. India, today, is considered as the world's 'largest' democratic country. The success of democracy in India has attracted the attention of almost every political system around the world.
In its pursuit of excellence, the Election Commission has been receiving various proposals from foreign electoral bodies for developing bilateral relations in the field of election and matters connected therewith. The Election Commission forwarded a proposal to the Ministry of Law and Justice, Legislative Department relating to signing of Memorandum of Understanding  by it with the Election Commission of Maldives on cooperation in the field of electoral management and administration.
These MoUs contain standard articles/clauses which broadly express promotion of cooperation in the field of electoral management and administration including promotion of exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of organizational and technical development of electoral process; support in exchanging information, institutional strengthening and capacity building, training of personnel, holding regular consultations; etc.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri reviews Preparations of Indian Navy view Cyclone 'VAYU'
The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the preparedness of Indian Navy along the Maharashtra & Gujarat coast in view of the approaching Cyclone Vayu at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi this morning.
He was briefed about the ability & readiness of various assets of Headquarters Western Naval Command  that have been made ready to be deployed to the affected areas in case of requirement.
The Western Naval Command, Mumbai is closely monitoring the developing situation. IN Ships Chennai, Gomati and Deepak at Mumbai have been embarked with HADR/ Relief Material, and are ready to be deployed at short notice. In addition, 5000 litres of drinking water is also being embarked on board IN ships. Seven IN aircraft and three helicopters are standby for deployment. Two Diving & Rescue teams and three Medical teams are ready to render necessary assistance. Preparations have been undertaken to setup community kitchen at Dwarka and Porbandar. Aircraft and helicopters will be deployed for the damage assessment and Search and Rescue operations as required.
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Envoys of three Nations Present Credentials to President of India
Ambassadors of Venezuela and Panama as well as the High Commissioner of Papua New Guinea presented credentials to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
The envoys who presented their credentials were: -
1. Ms Coromoto Godoy Calderon, Ambassador of Venezuela
2. Mr Paulias Korni, High Commissioner of Papua New Guinea
3. Mr Muhamad Talha Hajee Hajee, Ambassador of Panama
Ministry of Civil Aviation
63 Remote Pilot Training Organisation approved by DGCA for providing drone training/skilling
• Training schools for Drone certified more than 5500 Remote Pilot Certificates
• Over 10 thousand drones are registered with a Unique Identification Number
• DGCA has issued 25 type certificates till date for drones manufacturing in India
There are 63 DGCA authorised Remote Pilot Training Organisation  in the country as on 25th July 2023. The List of DGCA Authorised RPTO is placed at Annexure.
DGCA has sanctioned applications of three RPTOs in Madhya Pradesh as under:
1. Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi, Gwalior
2. Ultimate Energy Resource Private Ltd, Bhopal
3. Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi, Bhopal
The Government has notified the Production Linked Incentive  Scheme for Drones and Drone Components with an objective to incentivise manufacturing of drones and drone components in India so as to make them self-sustaining and globally competitive. Drone import policy has been notified on 9th February 2022, banning import of foreign drones and freeing up import of drone components. Drone Rules have been liberalized to facilitate wider application of drones.
Given the combined benefits of the liberalised Drone Rules, 2021, the PLI scheme, the prohibition of drone imports and growing utilisation, the Indian drone industry is likely to grow along with an increase in employment.
Since notification of Drone Rules, 2021, 63 RPTOs have been approved by DGCA for providing drone training/skilling across the country. Till date, these training schools have certified more than 5500 Remote Pilot Certificates . As on date, a total of 10010 drones are registered with a Unique Identification Number . DGCA has issued 25 type certificates till date for drones manufacturing in India.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation Gen.  V. K. Singh  in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Election Commission
General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar 2020 - Schedule of Election
Election Commission of India today announced the schedule for 2020 General Elections to State Legislative Assembly of Bihar.
Click here to see Schedule:
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MoS External Affairs V. Muraleedharan to visit USA from October 06-09
New Delhi , 06 October 2022
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Shri V. Muraleedharan is paying an official visit to USA from 06-09 October 2022. During the visit, he will participate in the High Level UN Security Council Debate, on "Peace and Security in Africa: Strengthening the fight against the financing of armed groups and terrorists through the illicit trafficking of natural resources” on 06 October 2022. The UNSC meeting is a signature initiative of Gabon’s Presidency of the Security Council and likely to be presided over by the Foreign Minister of Gabon.
On 07 October 2022, MOS will also attend an event to commemorate the fifth anniversary of India-UN Development Partnership Fund. Established in 2017, the USD 150 million India-UN Development Partnership Fund is supported and led by Government of India and implemented in collaboration with the United Nations system. The Fund supports Southern-owned and led, demand-driven and transformational sustainable development projects across the developing world, with a focus on least developed countries and small island developing States. During the visit, MOS Shri. Muraledharan is also likely to meet senior UN officials as well as Ministers of other member states attending the UNSC meeting. He will also be visiting Atlanta on 08-09 October 2022 for Indian community related engagements.
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Prime Minister's Office
2nd India-Nordic Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 2nd India-Nordic Summit along with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark, Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir of Iceland, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson of Sweden and Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland.
The Summit provided an opportunity to review the progress of the India-Nordic relations since the 1st India-Nordic Summit, which was held in 2018 in Stockholm. Discussions were held on multilateral cooperation in post-pandemic economic recovery, climate change, sustainable development, innovation, digitalization, and green and clean growth.
Discussions were also held on cooperation in maritime sector with a focus on sustainable ocean management. Prime Minister invited Nordic companies for investing in the Blue Economy sector, especially in India’s Sagarmala project.
India’s partnership with the Nordic region in the Arctic Region was discussed. Prime Minister noted that India’s Arctic Policy provides a good framework for expansion of India-Nordic cooperation in the Arctic region.
Prime Minister invited the sovereign wealth funds of the Nordic countries to invest in India.
Discussions also took place on regional and global developments.
A Joint Statement was adopted after the Summit, which may be seen here.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the demise of Shri Indibor Deuri
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of noted scholar Shri Indibor Deuri.
A Prime Minister Office tweet said:
"Pained by the passing away of Shri Indibor Deuri Ji. He made a rich contribution to the world of literature, culture and education. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti: PM @narendramodi"